The Journals of Martha E. McMillan

S– and again called to tell her goodbye. She is evidently nearing the other country. A great change since we last saw her. At two o’clock Mrs. Fanny Shaw went with us to the city hall where we saw the great Moody for the first time and were entertained. (Editor: Is this a reference to D.L. Moody? – his death is December 22, 1899.) After the meeting we called to see Harlan and took supper with him at Adam’s. He spent what time he could with us. There were 800 soldiers gathered up from Dayton & Charleston and Springfield on their farewell parade in Springfield. They have enlisted for the Cubian war – they will leave for Columbus in the morning. The town crowded. At eight o’clock we were at the meeting again. The hall was packed. We were too far back to be comfortable. We left long before he was through as it was hard to keep up to him. Harlan came with us to the stable and helped us ______ home we reached here at eleven – feeling we had an unusual day. A letter here from Mrs O.M. Randal telling me that her precious mother, and my dear friend had passed away Tuesday afternoon – A sweet rest for her – A rest in the arms of Jesus. She said her mother loved me very much and appreciated the letter I wrote to her. She rec’d it the evening before she died. How many friendships begin here to be completed in heaven. A letter here from Clara – the Williams revival is taking Monmouth – a wonderful awakening – may the fire keep spreading is my prayer. 28 April, Thursday. Rather pleasant. Alex and Casey plowing. Russ around. Uncle began planting a few things in the garden. Near noon Mr. Mc. left for Matthew Wilson’s and around. Clayton and Jason at Selma School. Paul at our School. This afternoon I attended the missionary _______. I called around town & waited for the mail. This Eve a colored man stopping here. Paul out fishing this eve. Russel and Jason went on an errand to Carry’s. 29 April, Friday. A very pleasant day. Jason at Selma School alone. Clayton went with his father to Uncle Silas’s took dinner there. They brought the sheep from Bridgeman’s and did not reach home until near evening. Our colored brother with us today. Mr. Mc. at the Bridgeman sale yesterday. This eve Clayton and Jason at C– on an errand. I have been sick to day again. Alex and Casey plowing. Russel busy. Our colored brother of last night Moses helped Uncle Joe put most of the garden in today. Mr. Stoddard when passing stopped to speak to me. 30 April, Saturday. . . I called in to see Mrs. Stuart. She has nearly finished her work. She will soon be gone. Will scarcely live until the morning. May 1898 2 May, Monday . . . I went to C– to do some errands and to bring Uncle Joe out. This afternoon I went to town again took the clothes to Mrs. P– and brought out the mail. 122